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bhemingson · 02-22-2018, 04:19 PM

I am looking at buying a car trailer. I need it long enough to haul long bed pickups. Is 20 feet cutting it too tight? The next size up is 24' and regardless of length I am going with 5200 lbs axles. Anything else I should consider in a purchase?

57Suburb · 02-22-2018, 04:34 PM

It'll fit, a little tight, but it fits.

Greg58 · 02-22-2018, 09:25 PM

I own a 24' and have hauled a full sized long-box pickup in it. You need room to squeeze up front to strap down the front. I think a 20' would be uncomfortably tight.
Is there really that much of a savings going with a 20'?
Also consider resale value, I think a 20' would be a harder sell.
You are wise to be looking for 5200# axles. I used mine to haul cabinets for about 10-12 years, then it was totaled in a hailstorm so I bought it back and use it mainly for a garage space now. Good luck.
Greg

Andy4639 · 02-23-2018, 10:14 AM

Make sure it has the passenger door in it on the side. Make sure it has the hold downs installed in the floor into the frame of the trailer. Make sure you get one with the roof vents.

The roof vents are the same opening as a roof AC unit so in the future if you decide to put air in it then you just take the vent out and install the AC unit.
I did this back when I had mine. I just put a drop cord end on the unit and plugged it into the power.

02-22-2018, 04:19 PM	#1
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	Enclosed car trailer question. I am looking at buying a car trailer. I need it long enough to haul long bed pickups. Is 20 feet cutting it too tight? The next size up is 24' and regardless of length I am going with 5200 lbs axles. Anything else I should consider in a purchase?

02-22-2018, 04:34 PM	#2
57Suburb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 306	Re: Enclosed car trailer question. It'll fit, a little tight, but it fits. __________________ 1972 C30 Grain Hauler, 350/400 1967 1500 GMC Stepside SWB, In Transformation Process 1967 RS/SS Camaro 350/TKO600

02-22-2018, 09:25 PM	#3
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,001	Re: Enclosed car trailer question. I own a 24' and have hauled a full sized long-box pickup in it. You need room to squeeze up front to strap down the front. I think a 20' would be uncomfortably tight. Is there really that much of a savings going with a 20'? Also consider resale value, I think a 20' would be a harder sell. You are wise to be looking for 5200# axles. I used mine to haul cabinets for about 10-12 years, then it was totaled in a hailstorm so I bought it back and use it mainly for a garage space now. Good luck. Greg __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

02-23-2018, 10:14 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Enclosed car trailer question. Make sure it has the passenger door in it on the side. Make sure it has the hold downs installed in the floor into the frame of the trailer. Make sure you get one with the roof vents. The roof vents are the same opening as a roof AC unit so in the future if you decide to put air in it then you just take the vent out and install the AC unit. I did this back when I had mine. I just put a drop cord end on the unit and plugged it into the power. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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